What it is?

The Croydon Youth Awards is a borough wide celebration of young people who are making a positive impact in Croydon.

Led by young people for young people, the awards recognise achievement, talent, leadership and community contribution across the borough. The event will take place in June and will be student led and student hosted, with live performances that showcase the creativity and talent of young people from across Croydon.

The awards are open to all young people aged 11 to 19 and up to 25 for those with special educational needs. They are inclusive of all schools, colleges and youth and community groups and are designed to be accessible for everyone, including young people with disabilities and visual or hearing impairments.

Why it is important?

Croydon is often spoken about through negative headlines. The Croydon Youth Awards exist to change that narrative.

These awards shine a light on the positive stories, achievements and contributions of young people in our community. They recognise effort, ambition and resilience, while giving young people hope and inspiration to continue striving for their goals.

By celebrating what young people are doing well, the awards help build pride, unity and a stronger sense of community across Croydon. They also ensure that young people have a voice and are recognised, not just heard.

How can you help?

The Croydon Youth Awards is powered by community support and there are many ways you can get involved.

We are looking for individuals, organisations and businesses who want to support young people across Croydon. This could include sponsorship, volunteering, mentoring, providing prizes, offering performance opportunities or supporting the event on the day.

Your support helps us create an inclusive, inspiring and high quality celebration that recognises young people’s achievements and gives them a platform to shine.

Think you can help?
Click the button below to get in touch and be part of celebrating and supporting young people across Croydon.

Our current sponsors

The Croydon Youth Awards are made possible through the support of organisations that believe in young people and the future of Croydon.

Our sponsors help us deliver an inclusive borough wide event, while gaining meaningful engagement with local young people and positive visibility within the community. Sponsorship provides an opportunity to show genuine support for Croydon youth and to be part of a movement that celebrates talent, achievement and unity.

If you would like to support the Croydon Youth Awards and be involved in celebrating young people across the borough, we would love to hear from you.